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Indigenous Symbolism: Art to Drama

by Allison Green

Students expand on the previous lesson, working in small groups to begin to create theatre from art.

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Indigenous Symbolism: Art to Drama Slide Deck

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Indigenous Symbolism: Art to Drama Presentation

by Allison Green

Students will share their findings from the previous lessons, and present their interpretation of art in small groups. Options for assessment are included.

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The Black Arts Movement

by Quincy Young

Students will read, annotate, and reflect on an article about the Black Arts Movement. By participating in the annotation exercise, students will obtain background knowledge which will lead to a mini research project and presentation.

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The Magic If Exercise

by Claire Broome

This lesson introduces the project and begins character development exercises, including Stanislavski's Magic If.

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Door Posters

In Character and Group Set-Up

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, using the character they created in the previous lesson, students will show up to class “in character” and repeat the Magic If exercise, and choose their dilemma.

Improv to Location

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, students will explore location options for their play and choose one.

Character Relationships and Dynamics

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, students will explore character relationships before they start writing their scripts by answering 20 questions. They will also think about character specific vocabulary.

Plot Outline

by Claire Broome

Before students start writing their script, they will develop a plot outline using the points of plot development. They will review the conventions of script writing and the criteria for the project.

Script Writing and Revision

by Claire Broome

Using a specific method of timed sessions and movement breaks, groups will write the first draft of their plays. They will then revise, change, and edit the draft using the same method.

Script Sharing and Feedback

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, students will share their scripts and provide feedback to each other. Groups will write down their feedback and make a next steps list for revision.

Script Revisions and Script Analysis in Rehearsal

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, we will explore ways to have the class rehearse while making changes to their scripts.

Rehearsal and Previews

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, students will complete a line test, rehearse with specific goals, and present a preview performance.

Revision Rehearsals

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, we will discuss revision rehearsals, which are such an important part of the creative process. This is an opportunity for students to develop their critical thinking and apply this to their performance.

Final Performance and Reflection

by Claire Broome

In this lesson, groups will perform and reflect on their performance.

Stanislavski and "The Method"

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will be introduced to the history and background of Stanislavski, the Method of Physical Action and why he developed the method as a way of playing a character. Moving on, students will be introduced to the principles and techniques of the method. Students will also receive the scene they will work on for the entire unit.

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Exploring Principles of The Method

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will engage in activities to help them further their understanding of the principles of Stanislavski’s Method.

Analyzing the Play and Given Circumstances

by Drama Teacher Academy

This lesson marks the shift from working on exercises to working directly on the scenes. Students will revisit their scenes and do some preliminary analysis about the plot, style, and main ideas of the plays these scenes come from. They will learn about given circumstances and their importance. Students will complete a character analysis in order to give them information about the given circumstances of their character to use in scene work.

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Scoring the Script and Actions

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will get more instruction in scoring their scene. They will first define a super objective for their character, then break down the scene into beats. They will learn about defining those beats with compelling active verbs which should translate into strong actions and interesting acting choices in rehearsal.

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Slide Deck: Scoring the Script and Actions

Rehearsals

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will put into action the Stanislavski principles, superobjective, and scene scores as they rehearse their scenes for performance. In these classes students will work through planning, blocking, specific details, a line check, and a final runthrough before the performance.